9-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, and Selous

Overview: This ultimate safari is designed for those who want a complete Tanzanian wildlife adventure. It combines the best of the Northern Circuit with a unique visit to Selous Game Reserve for an added wilderness experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

• Begin your safari journey with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
• Explore the park's vast landscapes, rich in elephants, birdlife, and unique baobab trees.
• Distance: 118 km, 2.5 hours from Arusha to Tarangire.
• Main Attractions: Elephants, baobab trees, birdwatching.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

• Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.
• Experience a full day of wildlife viewing as you explore this park’s diverse environments.
• Distance: 80 km, 1.5 hours from Tarangire to Lake Manyara.
• Main Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Great Rift Valley views.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

• Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll spend the day spotting wildlife in one of the most biodiverse places on earth.
• The Big Five, including black rhinos, are often seen here.
• Distance: 60 km, 1.5 hours from Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro.
• Main Attractions: The Big Five, crater landscapes, wildlife.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

• Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous safari destination.
• Explore the savannahs and, if in season, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration.
• Distance: 145 km, 3.5 hours from Ngorongoro to Serengeti.
• Main Attractions: Great Migration (seasonal), predators, expansive plains.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

• Enjoy a second full day of game drives in Serengeti, focusing on different regions of the park.
• A sunset drive might offer an excellent opportunity to see nocturnal animals.
• Distance: Local movement within Serengeti.
• Main Attractions: Predators, cheetah sightings, birdwatching.

Day 6: Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti

• Take a visit to Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites.
• After your visit, return to Serengeti for an afternoon of game drives.
• Distance: 60 km, 1 hour from Serengeti to Olduvai Gorge.
• Main Attractions: Archaeological site, human evolution, fossils.

Day 7: Selous Game Reserve

• Fly or drive to Selous Game Reserve for a unique experience.
• Enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
• Distance: Approx. 350 km from Serengeti to Selous (flight recommended).
• Main Attractions: Boat safari, wildlife, remote landscapes.

Day 8: Selous Game Reserve

• Spend another full day in Selous, experiencing game drives and walking safaris in one of the most remote and diverse reserves in Tanzania.
• Distance: Local movement in Selous.
• Main Attractions: Walking safaris, Rufiji River, wildlife.

Day 9: Return to Arusha

• Return to Arusha after your adventurous safari.
• Depending on time, enjoy a short city tour before your transfer to the airport.
• Distance: Approx. 300 km from Selous to Arusha (flight required).
• Main Attractions: Arusha city, shopping, market visits.

Package Inclusions:

• Park fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, and Selous.
• Private safari vehicle and guide.
• Accommodation (8 nights) and meals as specified.
• Internal flights (Selous to Arusha).
• Drinking water during game drives.

Exclusions:

• International flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips, souvenirs, and personal expenses.